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Apple iOS/iPadOS 18 must be configured to not display notifications when the device is locked.

An XCCDF Rule

Description

<VulnDiscussion>Many mobile devices display notifications on the lock screen so users can obtain relevant information in a timely manner without having to frequently unlock the phone to determine if there are new notifications. However, in many cases, these notifications can contain sensitive information. When they are available on the lock screen, an adversary can see them merely by being in close physical proximity to the device. Configuring the mobile operating system to not send notifications to the lock screen mitigates this risk. SFRID: FMT_SMF.1.1 #18</VulnDiscussion><FalsePositives></FalsePositives><FalseNegatives></FalseNegatives><Documentable>false</Documentable><Mitigations></Mitigations><SeverityOverrideGuidance></SeverityOverrideGuidance><PotentialImpacts></PotentialImpacts><ThirdPartyTools></ThirdPartyTools><MitigationControl></MitigationControl><Responsibility></Responsibility><IAControls></IAControls>

ID
SV-267998r1031178_rule
Severity
Medium
References
Updated



Remediation - Manual Procedure

Install a configuration profile to disable the display of notifications when the device is locked.

Install a configuration profile to disable Notification Center from the device Lock screen.